Convert Pound to Stone (UK)
Convert pounds to stones (uk) instantly. 1 pound = 0.0714285714 stone (uk) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Stone (UK) to Pound converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Pound
The pound (lb) is a unit of mass equal to exactly 0.45359237 kilogram.
From Latin 'libra pondo' (a pound by weight); the symbol lb comes from 'libra'.
The primary weight unit in the United States and informally in the UK.
The international avoirdupois pound was fixed in the 1959 yard-and-pound agreement.
Stone (UK)
The UK stone (st) equals 14 pounds, about 6.35 kilograms.
From standardized market 'stones' once used for weighing goods.
Body weight in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Fixed at 14 pounds by British statute in 1835.
Pound to Stone (UK) conversion formula
The relationship between pounds and stones (uk):
To convert pounds to stones (uk), multiply the value in pounds by 0.0714285714. To reverse, multiply stones (uk) by 14.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in stones (uk) updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Stone (UK) to Pound converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert pounds to stones (uk)
- Write down the value in pounds (lb).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.0714285714.
- The product is the equivalent value in stones (uk) (st).
- To reverse, multiply the stone (uk) value by 14.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 lb to st:
1 × 0.0714285714 = 0.0714285714 st
Example 2 — Convert 100 lb to st:
100 × 0.0714285714 = 7.1428571429 st
Real-world example — Adult height conversion
A 1.8-pound-tall person measures a value in stones (uk) that converts the height to the unit favoured by American forms, schools, or driver's licences. This is daily routine for anyone living between metric and imperial systems.
1.8 lb × 0.0714285714 = 0.1285714286 st
Real-world example — Fabric purchase length
Two pounds of fabric equals a value in stones (uk) essential for tailors and textile buyers sourcing material from international suppliers that quote in different units.
2 lb × 0.0714285714 = 0.1428571429 st
Real-world example — Maritime depth conversion
A 10-pound sounding depth converts cleanly into stones (uk). Recreational divers and sailors translate between the two units whenever they read legacy charts against modern depth-sounder displays.
10 lb × 0.0714285714 = 0.7142857143 st
Pound to Stone (UK) conversion table
Standard reference values for converting pounds to stones (uk):
| Pound [lb] | Stone (UK) [st] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0007142857 |
| 0.1 | 0.0071428571 |
| 1 | 0.0714285714 |
| 2 | 0.1428571429 |
| 3 | 0.2142857143 |
| 4 | 0.2857142857 |
| 5 | 0.3571428571 |
| 10 | 0.7142857143 |
| 20 | 1.4285714286 |
| 30 | 2.1428571429 |
| 40 | 2.8571428571 |
| 50 | 3.5714285714 |
| 100 | 7.1428571429 |
| 500 | 35.7142857143 |
| 1000 | 71.4285714286 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 lb = 0.0714285714 st) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
The treaty (signed by US
- International Hydrographic Organization — Resolution on the Nautical Mile
International authority that standardised the nautical mile at exactly 1852 m in 1929 — the value adopted worldwide for sea and air navigation.